Explains a lot: Lantau is central to Leung’s reelection
Zhang Dejiang’s short visit (or inspection) has told us that Lantau is not just a big deal in Hong Kong. It’s a pretty big deal in Beijing, and an even bigger deal [...]
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Let’s build in Lantau country parks, say rural committees
Lantau rural committee leaders have complained the government’s development plans don’t go far enough, with three calling for development in country parks. Speaking at [...]
Expert casts doubt on case for new hub off Lantau coast
A real estate expert has called into question the economic and environmental feasibility off the government’s East Lantau Metropolis plan. The government is [...]
Protesters hit the streets in Mui Wo
Protestors in Mui Wo today came face to face with the government’s point man on Lantau development for the first time since the release of the controversial LanDAC report. [...]
Contentious Lantau development body ends first term
The Lantau Development Advisory Committee (LanDAC), the developer-friendly advisory body responsible for ideas such as the end of the closed road, extending Ngong Ping 360 [...]
So much for consultation
Remote as Lantau may seem, you get a sharp view of the workings of Hong Kong. The dysfunction, the cronyism and the unresponsiveness to community needs all come into focus. [...]
Transport Dept keeps ‘open mind’ on Lantau taxis
Here’s a story about the Transport Department. When several government agencies and NGOs met in the wake of the deaths of eight cattle on Lantau 18 months ago, the TD [...]